The Ultimate World's Greatest Roller Coasters Quiz

For thrill seekers a roller coaster may be the ultimate in fun. The designers of roller coasters are constantly pushing the thrill envelope. Take this quiz to learn more about the world's greatest roller coasters.

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Question 1 of 20

Where was the first American roller coaster built?

Las Vegas

Coney Island

Coney Island in Brooklyn was the location of the first American roller coaster.

Los Angeles

Question 2 of 20

How fast can roller coasters go?

50 mph

75 mph

100 mph

Today's roller coasters can go faster than 100 mph (160 kph).

Question 3 of 20

What construction material has impacted the safety of roller coasters?

wood

steel

The use of steel construction has created roller coasters that are safer and capable of very fast speeds.

rubber

Question 4 of 20

What roller coaster has trains in the shape of rip-roaring dragsters?

Raptor

Matterhorn

Top Thrill Dragster

The Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster at Cedar Point in Ohio has trains in the shape of rip-roaring dragsters.

Question 5 of 20

What type of roller coaster is the Top Thrill Dragster?

bobsled

accelerator coaster

The Top Thrill Dragster is an accelerator coaster.

inverted

Question 6 of 20

Where is America's roller coaster capital?

Cedar Point in Ohio

Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio is America's roller coaster capital.

Six Flags Over Texas

Disney World in Florida

Question 7 of 20

How many thrill seekers ride the Raptor in a year?

500000

1500000

2000000

Almost 2,000,000 people ride the Raptor at Cedar Point during a single year.

Question 8 of 20

Which roller coaster has passengers face down in the flying position?

Top Thrill Dragster

Superman - Ultimate Flight

The Superman-Ultimate Flight has passengers suspended horizontally.

Raptor

Question 9 of 20

How fast does the Superman "fly"?

50 mph

60 mph

The Superman can fly at speeds of 60 mph (97 kph).

90 mph

Question 10 of 20

The Magnum XL -200 has a drop of:

75 feet

98.7 feet

194.67 feet

The drop is 195 feet (59 meters) and the view is magnificent from the top.

Question 11 of 20

On an inverted roller coaster, where are the roller coaster cars?

on top of the track

under the track

The cars travel on the underside of the track.

neither answers

Question 12 of 20

The songs from what musical artist accompany the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster?

Aerosmith

Aerosmith is the songster for this ride.

Carly Simon

Sting

Question 13 of 20

The Son of Beast roller coaster is constructed of what material?

steel

wood

The Son of Beast roller coaster is made of wood.

neither answer

Question 14 of 20

When was the Son of Beast's wooden loop removed?

1979

2000

2007

In 2007 the loop was removed.

Question 15 of 20

Where is the Dodonpa roller coaster located?

U.S.

Mexico

Japan

The Dodonpa is located in Japan.

Question 16 of 20

How long does the Dodonpa take to reach 106.8 mph?

1.8 seconds

It takes only 1.8 seconds to reach 107 mph (172 kph), so hang on to your hat!

10 seconds

12 seconds

Question 17 of 20

How much did the Steel Dragon roller coaster cost to build?

$10 million

$25 million

$50 million

The Steel Dragon cost $50 million and used extra steel for earthquake protection.

Question 18 of 20

Where is Apollo's Chariot roller coaster located?

Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia

Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia, is the location of Apollo's Chariot.